The artwork, titled “Sleeping Face,” is a portrait created by Frantisek Kupka in 1902. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is rendered using chalk and charcoal on paper. The piece measures 24 x 18 cm.
The artwork eloquently captures a serene and intimate moment of slumber. The subject’s face is delicately drawn with a fine balance of light and shadow, emphasizing the peacefulness of sleep. Kupka’s use of chalk and charcoal allows for soft transitions and subtle highlights, particularly noticeable in the gentle contours of the face and the glossy texture of the closed lips. The hair, flowing naturally around the subjects’s face, adds to the sense of calm and tranquility. The precise but tender strokes used to depict the facial features reflect the artist’s skill in conveying emotion and realism through minimalistic yet profound detail.
